The use of proper storage solutions in a business makes it easier to change and move items as required, in addition to making it easier to stay organised without a huge expense.
RS Components’ Plastic storage bins come with a wide array of benefits and use for businesses.
The improvement of space efficiency
Plastic storage bins can be found in a multitude of different styles and sizes such as stackable bins that come with interlocking pieces, thus making it easy to find the right container for any business.
If your workspace comes with many shelving units, it could be a good idea to purchase stackable or sliding bins to ensure easy access to the stored contents or think about investing in wall-mounted bins for the purpose of saving shelving space for the storage of items that are bigger and bulkier.
The improvement of stock management
A business that keeps in stock many small items such as screws and nails can make it easier to find, identify and organise them with the use of plastic storage bins, which can help with the prevention of items going out of stock.
It is also a simple matter to label storage bins to make it easier for workers to find precisely what they are looking for much more quickly, thus removing unwanted downtimes.
The protection of product integrity
Those businesses that need to protect the integrity of the products they may be storing would be well advised to use stackable containers that come with lids as this can help with the prevention of dust and other debris getting inside of containers and potentially causing damage to the items being stored within.
The solution to long-lasting storage
Wooden storage units and cardboard boxes provide only a temporary storage solution but this is not the case with plastic storage bins that are less impacted by external factors. Plastic storage bins are manufactured with the use of durable, high density and lightweight materials that are UV resistant and waterproof.
The ease of cleaning
Plastic storage bins are very easy to clean because of their smooth internal walls. If something is spilled inside of a plastic storage bin, a damp cloth can be used to easily wipe it away.
Wooden containers and crates are porous and can be affected by and lose their structural integrity because of the likes of moisture and the absorption of water. The fact that wood is so porous can also encourage the growth of bacteria.
Metal containers, particularly the ones made from iron alloys like steel, can be susceptible to rust. Although metal storage options like shelving units will be protected by plating or powder-coating, these can wear off or become chipped over time.
Modern plastic storage bins on the other hand are waterproof by their very nature, making them easy to clean and also more likely to maintain their original appearance. Empty plastic storage bins can be easily cleaned with just detergent and water.
Storing inventory properly is vital to the safety and productivity of workers as well as the durability of the stored items, and the many benefits and uses of plastic storage bins make them the ideal choice.